Free Aviation Tools & Calculators
Everything you need for flight planning, exam prep, and pilot training — 100% free. Used by 10,000+ student and professional pilots.
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Flight Calculators
Essential calculations for flight planning and performance
Crosswind Calculator
Calculate crosswind and headwind components from runway heading, wind direction, and speed. Visual vector diagram included.
NEWDensity Altitude Calculator
Calculate density altitude from elevation, temperature, and altimeter setting. Critical for hot & high operations.
NEWWeight & Balance Calculator
Calculate aircraft weight and CG position. Pre-loaded with Cessna 172, PA-28, and more. CG envelope diagram included.
NEWPressure Altitude Calculator
Calculate pressure altitude from field elevation and altimeter setting. Essential for performance charts.
NEWTrue Airspeed Calculator
Convert CAS/IAS to true airspeed (TAS). Enter altitude and temperature for accurate TAS, Mach number, and ground speed.
NEWFuel Burn Calculator
Calculate fuel burn, endurance, and range. Pre-loaded aircraft profiles with reserve calculations for safe flight planning.
NEWWind Correction Angle Calculator
Calculate WCA, heading, and ground speed for cross-country flights. Visual wind triangle diagram.
NEWE6B Flight Computer
All-in-one online E6B flight computer. Wind side, speed/distance/time, fuel burn, unit conversions, and density altitude — no app needed.
NEWDescent Rate Calculator
Calculate required descent rate for any glideslope angle and ground speed. ILS 3°, RNAV, visual approach presets included.
Training Tools
Interactive tools to sharpen your aviation skills
TAF Decoder
Decode Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts instantly. Understand FM, BECMG, TEMPO, and PROB groups with color-coded visual breakdowns.
NEWNOTAM Decoder
Decode NOTAMs instantly. Paste any NOTAM and get a color-coded breakdown of location, times, restrictions, and hazards.
NEWMETAR Decoder
Decode any METAR weather report instantly. Paste a METAR and get a plain-English breakdown of wind, visibility, clouds, flight category, and more.
NEWHolding Pattern Entry Tool
Determine the correct holding pattern entry — direct, teardrop, or parallel. Interactive diagram with practice scenarios.
NEWHolding Pattern Practice
Unlimited randomized IFR holding scenarios. Read the ATC clearance, pick the entry, fly the hold step by step, and get graded — with instruments, timing, and wind.
NEWVOR Navigation Simulator
Interactive VOR simulator. Practice intercepting and tracking radials, understand CDI deflection and TO/FROM indications.
NEWATC Phraseology Practice
Practice pilot-controller radio communication with 25+ realistic scenarios. Learn proper readbacks and clearances.
NEWNATO Phonetic Alphabet Trainer
Master the NATO/ICAO phonetic alphabet with interactive quizzes, flashcards, and a callsign generator.
Practice Tests & Quizzes
Test your knowledge with FAA-style questions
Checkride Readiness Quiz
Find out if you're ready for your FAA checkride. Quick assessment covering oral and practical standards.
Pilot Career Path Finder
Discover the best pilot career path for you — airline, military, corporate, or cargo. Interactive career quiz.
What Type of Pilot Are You?
Fun personality quiz to discover your pilot type. Are you a bush pilot, airline captain, or fighter jock?
Part 107 Practice Test
Free 20-question Part 107 drone pilot practice test. Realistic FAA-style questions with instant scoring.
PPL Practice Quiz
Private pilot knowledge test practice. Hundreds of FAA-style questions covering all PPL subjects.
General Aviation Quiz
Test your aviation knowledge across multiple subjects. Great for all certificate levels.
Career & Planning
Plan your pilot career and training budget
Pilot Training Cost Estimator
Estimate the total cost of pilot training — PPL, CPL, ATPL — across 5 regions. Compare independent vs integrated programs.
Pilot Salary Explorer
Explore pilot salaries by airline, aircraft type, and experience level. Compare regional vs major airline pay.
NEWPilot Resume Builder
Build a professional aviation resume in minutes. Add certificates, flight hours, and experience — download as PDF or copy as text.
NEWFlight Time Calculator
Calculate flight time in logbook format, track currency, and monitor progress toward PPL, CPL, and ATP milestones.
Explore Rotate directories
Beyond the tools: full directories for airline pay, hiring, cadet programs, and drone laws.
Compare pilot salaries across 80 airlines
Captain pay up to $420K — First Officer and Captain scales for every major carrier.
See which airlines are hiring pilots in 2026
60+ airline recruitment statuses, assessment guides and minimum requirements by region.
Compare 15+ airline cadet programs
KLM, Emirates, Cathay, Lufthansa — entry requirements, cost and bonding terms.
Cadet program intakes opening in 2026
Application windows, deadlines, sponsorship details and prep checklist.
Where to fly drones — laws for all 50 US states
State-by-state Part 107 rules, airspace restrictions and legal flying spots.
All pilot study guides & ATPL subjects
100+ practical guides plus ATPL theory and licensing by authority.
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Pass your written for $39 — every track, 60 days
These free tools cover the math. The All-5 Bundle covers the written: 5,500+ real exam questions, AI tutor, mock exams across PPL / IR / CPL / ATPL / Part 107 / TAE. One-time payment, no subscription. Free 30-day extension if you fail.
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